As the only publicly supported graduate journalism school in the Northeast, the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York provides one of the best values in advanced journalism education in the U.S.

Still, we offer a rigorous, full-time academic program, and we recognize the challenges students face in paying for it.

Most students rely on a combination of financial resources, including personal savings, family assistance, scholarships awarded by the Newmark J-School and outside organizations, federal and state loans, and need-based financial aid. Also helping to offset costs for M.A. in Journalism candidates is a required summer internship, which we guarantee will pay a minimum of $3,000.

Out-of-state residents can establish New York State residency to be eligible for in-state tuition during the third and — if necessary – fourth term.

Tuition and Fees by Academic Program

1. M.A. in Journalism (including the Spanish-language concentration)

2019-2020 TUITION

IN-STATE

OUT-OF-STATE

INTERNATIONAL

FALL 2019

$6,136.45

$13,416.45

$13,416.45

SPRING 2020

$6,336.45

$11,906.45

$11,906.45

*FALL 2020

(Third semester only)

$6,296.45

**$6,296.45

$13,791.45

TOTAL TUITION

(includes student fees)

$18,769.35

$31,619.35

***$39,114.35

Please note that the tuition and fees listed above are based on 15 credits in the fall and 13 credits in the spring. Out-of-state and international students pay $855 per credit for all billable credit hours for the 2019-2020 academic year. For more information on cost per credit, please view the Graduate Center’s Tuition and Fees page.

*Estimated tuition cost as of Fall 2019. Tuition and fees published on this page are subject to change by the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York.
** Out-of-state residents who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents may qualify for in-state tuition in their third semester, if they become legal residents of New York State.
*** International students are not eligible for federal student aid (FAFSA).

See information about what is required for New York State residency. Please scroll down to the bottom, click on Petition for a Change of Residency, then click on the City University Residency form. This form will provide you a list of required documentation to verify your New York State residency status.

Breakdown of student fees for the M.A. in Journalism (including the Spanish-language concentration)

The Newmark Graduate School of Journalism will charge $1,382.90 in fees for the first two semesters and $591.45 in fees during the third semester for full-time students. The breakdown of these fees is as follows:

Full-time

Less than 12 credits

January Academy Fee

$200 spring semester only

$200 spring semester only

Consolidated Fee

$15 per semester

$15 per semester

Technology Fee

$125 per semester

$62.50 per semester

Program Supplement Fee

$400 per semester

$200 per semester

Student Activity Fee

$51.45 per semester

$51.45 per semester

January Academy fee: this is an intersession fee that covers the cost of workshops offered between the first and second semesters.

Consolidated fee: ensures the continuation, expansion, and establishment of critical university-wide services including but not limited to: the processing of financial aid applications, the immunization program, the job location /development program and other services.

Program Supplement Fee: covers the cost of state-of-the-art multimedia packs, equipment, and other program materials for students’ use.

Student Activity fee: covers costs associated with extracurricular education programs such as a journalism speakers series, a journalism film series, special skills workshops and other events requested by students. It also includes a $1.45-per-semester fee that is allocated to the University Student Senate.

2. M.A. in Social Journalism

2019-2020 TUITION

IN-STATE

OUT-OF-STATE

INTERNATIONAL

FALL 2019

$6,136.45

$10,851.45

$10,851.45

SPRING 2020

$6,336.45

$11,051.45

$11,051.45

*FALL 2020

(Third semester only)

$6,296.45

**$6,296.45

$11,151.45

TOTAL TUITION

(includes student fees)

$18,769.35

$28,199.35

***$33,054.35

Please note that the tuition and fees listed above are based on 12 credits per semester. Out-of-state and international students pay $855 per credit for all billable credit hours for the 2019-2020 academic year. For more information on cost per credit, please view the Graduate Center’s Tuition and Fees page.

*Estimated tuition cost as of Fall 2019. Tuition and fees published on this page are subject to change by the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York.** Out-of-state residents who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents may qualify for in-state tuition in their third semester, if they become legal residents of New York State.*** International students are not eligible for federal student aid (FAFSA).

See information about what is required for New York State residency. Please scroll down to the bottom, click on Petition for a Change of Residency, then click on the City University Residency form. This form will provide you a list of required documentation to verify your New York State residency status.

Breakdown of student fees for the M.A. in Social Journalism

The Newmark Graduate School of Journalism will charge $1,382.90 in fees for the first two semesters and $591.45 in fees during the third semester for full-time students. The breakdown of these fees is as follows:

Full-time

Less than 12 credits

January Academy Fee

$200 spring semester only

$200 spring semester only

Consolidated Fee

$15 per semester

$15 per semester

Technology Fee

$125 per semester

$62.50 per semester

Program Supplement Fee

$400 per semester

$200 per semester

Student Activity Fee

$51.45 per semester

$51.45 per semester

January Academy fee: this is an intersession fee that covers the cost of workshops offered between the first and second semesters.

Consolidated fee: ensures the continuation, expansion, and establishment of critical university-wide services including but not limited to: the processing of financial aid applications, the immunization program, the job location /development program and other services.

Program Supplement Fee: covers the cost of state-of-the-art multimedia packs, equipment, and other program materials for students’ use.

Student Activity fee: covers costs associated with extracurricular education programs such as a journalism speakers series, a journalism film series, special skills workshops and other events requested by students. It also includes a $1.45-per-semester fee that is allocated to the University Student Senate.

M.A. IN JOURNALISM TUITION COMPARISON CHARTS BY RESIDENCY

This is how much it will cost you in tuition to complete a master’s degree in journalism. Please note that the following tuition costs are based on each school’s estimates for the 2019-2020 academic year. Additional non-tuition fees are not included. Data from August 2019.